FAQs: What is Seroquel? Seroquel is the brand name for Quetiapine fumarate, which is used to treat mental conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, abrupt episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder. It is also used with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine is known as an antipsychotic drug of the atypical category. […]
FAQs: What is Serrapeptase? Serrapeptase or Serratiopeptidase is a proteolytic enzyme derived from the gut bacteria of a silkworm. It was first discovered in Japan in 1967 and later came underuse worldwide due to its great benefits. Proteolytic enzymes break down proteins into amino acids. The specialty of Serrapeptase is it breaks down non-living proteins
FAQs: What is Sertraline? Sertraline is an antidepressant belonging to the class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Serotonin is a happy chemical that serves as messengers in our brains. SSRIs that are the active molecules of Sertraline help in the uniform distribution of all these happy messengers to all our nerves that might otherwise cause
FAQs: What is Silodosin? Silodosin is prescribed for men who suffer from an enlarged prostate, also called Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH). Patients who suffer from BPH often complain of pain in the abdomen and difficulties while urinating. Many say that they suffer from urinary incontinence at night in which the urine leaks out. There is
FAQs: What is Silymarin? Silymarin (milk thistle plant derivative) is a herbal drug or natural medicine with substantial therapeutic potential to prevent toxicity in various body organs like the liver/gallbladder. It indeed shields liver cells from toxic damages caused by multiple toxins, drugs and chemicals. Also, this herbal drug’s antioxidant character results in cytoprotection subsequently.
FAQs: What is Simvastatin? Simvastatin is a drug used to lower bad cholesterol and fats such as LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. These drugs also elevate the good cholesterol in the body. Simvastatin belongs to a class of drugs called ‘statins.’ These work directly on the liver by reducing bad cholesterol and lowering the risk of
FAQs: What is Sodium Bicarbonate? Sodium Bicarbonate (also known as baking soda) is a common antacid that treats heartburn caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is a crystalline, white powder with a slightly salty, alkaline taste readily available in the form of a tablet and as an effervescent powder. Sodium Bicarbonate is
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FAQs: What is Soframycin? Soframycin is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by several types of bacteria such as Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. Soframycin is in a class of medications called aminoglycosides. It is used in the treatment of various types of ear and eye infections. Soframycin comes in a prefilled
FAQs: What is the molecule name? Solvin tablet is a combination medicine that contains chlorpheniramine maleate (an anti-allergic), dextromethorphan hydrobromide (cough suppressant), and paracetamol or amphetamine What are the uses of Solvin? Solvin tablets are used in alleviating the symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, congestion, fever, headache, muscular pain, runny nose, sneezing,
FAQs: What is Sotalol? Sotalol is a medication used to treat irregular heart rhythm disorders known as heart arrhythmias, fibrillation, tachycardia, etc. It is a beta-adrenergic blocker and acts by reducing adrenergic (sympathetic) activity, which causes a reduction in the rate and contractility of the heart. Its unique antiarrhythmic activity is used in cases of
